Exercise - present simple and present continuous 1.

Write the verbs in present simple or present continuous tense. You can use the contracted (I'm) form or the complete (I am) form of the verb. (You can also do this test as a listening exercise or to practise English pronunciation and intonation after you finish.)

1) She (get) the train to London Heathrow then she (take) the plane to New York at 16.15. ...

2) Steve never (take) his children to see films. He (not like) going to the cinema now. ...

3) What (you do) in this photograph? I (lie) on the beach.

4) We (have) good weather this week. At last! I'm fed up with the rain. ...

5) It (snow) a lot in Scotland during the winter months. ...

6) Occasionally we (go) out and (have) a meal in the centre of town. ...

7) Sorry, John (be not) here at the moment. He (have) breakfast in the cafeteria. ...

8) My friend Angela (do) a course at Seville University this year. ...

9) The situation (be) very bad at the moment. John (can not) find work.

10) Nick and Emma sometimes (pick up) the children from school. They (not always get) the bus.

11) Where (they stay) at the moment? They (stay) in a small flat in the High Street.

12) Nick always (get up) at 7.30am.

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*Incorrect answers are shown in red. You have TWO chances to find the correct answers.

 

 

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